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Connecting the Hero to the Villain

Think of a really bad movie where the villain just seems to want to hurt the hero for no apparent reason. Boring, right? Now think...
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Getting Entangled

Every story must have a hero and a villain. The trick is getting your hero and villain to keep bumping into each other over and...
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Screenwriting Books

Beginning screenwriters often wonder, “What’s the best screenwriting book I should get?” The answer is different for everyone and here’s the reason why. A friend...
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Action and Reaction

In the world of physics, every action causes a reaction. In stories, every action taken by the villain causes a reaction from the hero and...
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Supporting Characters

Writing a screenplay is hard because there are so many different elements to juggle and intertwine. To avoid overwhelming yourself, just look at three basic...
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The Big Picture First

‘In America when we give a date, it appears to have no logic behind it. First, we state the month, then the day, and finally...
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The Business Point of View

Before you start writing your screenplay, think of who your market is. It’s not the movie-going public, but the producers, studios, and actors who can...
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Silent Films

Many people watch movies to study the craft of screenwriting, but don’t forget the really old movies too like all those silent black and white...
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Don’t Be One-Dimensional

It’s easy to create a story. The hard part is making your story last for 90 – 120 minutes. The secret isn’t to stretch a...
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The Superhero Sequel Syndrome

Some superhero movies can be surprisingly good (“The Dark Knight”) while others are astoundingly bad (“Elektra”). When a superhero movies does well, watch out for...
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